Unfortunately I know you weren’t able to understand my video blog entitled Presentation Skills since it’s in Serbian. JSo, I’ve decided to write a brief post that will follow the agenda of that video blog. I will cover the main things you need to pay attention to in order to present a good and interesting presentation.

One of the most common fears is the fear from public speaking. Mainly, people are afraid to speak in front of a group of people, regardless if it’s a group of 5 or 1000 people. Why is that? People may feel that they have a lack of confidence and control and that potentially they will not be prepared for all the questions that might come from their audience. How do you overcome this fear and what are the things that make a good presentation? Let’s go one by one.

First of all, before presenting, you need good PREPARATION. So, 80% to 90% of each presentation is about preparing. While preparing, you will become more confident and be familiar with the entire flow of your presentation.

Then, you need to adjust your presentation according to your TARGET AUDINECE. It’s not the same if you’re presenting to the people who are in their 20’s or in their 60’s. Each segment has a different goals and they will be interested in different things.

AGENDA! Extremely important. You audience wants to know from the beginning what they can expect from you. Tell them what you will say to them, tell them, and then tell them what you have told them.

Your VOICE is a powerful tool while presenting. No one would like to listen the same monotonous voice during the entire time. You need to pay attention to your audience. If you notice, that they aren’t following you, ask them a question. Try to wake them. Make a joke. However, you need to be careful with jokes and not offend anyone. It should come naturally, in order for people to react more positively.

VIEW towards the audience. Don’t look down or up. Don’t turn back to your audience. If you’re having a PowerPoint or Prezi as a support, don’t turn around towards the projector. You already know what’s on the slides, since you did your preparation and you’re confident in what you’re talking about. You will leave an impression of a confident person who’s absolutely sureof what you’re saying.

Pay attention to your ATTITUDE. Stand straight and try to smile as often as possible. The audience will see you then as a cheerful, optimistic and positive person.

FEEL GREAT WHILE YOU DO IT! All good presenters are feeling amazing when they’re on stage. They simply love to be in the spotlight.

That would be it from me, for now. Hope you enjoyed. Follow my work and your feedback is more than welcome.